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Eucharist

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Collect
The opening prayer of the Mass. It concludes the Introductory Rites and precedes the Liturgy of the Word
Confiteor
A term that means "I confess," it is used at the beginning of Mass and at other times to prepare to receive grace.
Doxology
A prayer of praise to the Blessed Trinity. The Eucharistic Prayer ends in a doxology
Invocation
a call, request, or supplication for God's help
Mass of the Catechumens
The first part of the Mass that was attended by catechumens along with baptized Catholics. The prayers, Scripture readings, and homily were meant to be a form of instruction for the catechumens. Today this part of the Mass is called the Liturgy of the Word.
Nicene Creed
Formal Profession of Faith recited at Mass. It came from the first two Ecumenical Councils, at Nicaea in 325 and Constantinople in 381.
Penitential Rite
Part of the introductory rite at mass when the priest invites people to repent of their sins and prepare themselves to encounter christ in the eucharist
Responsorial Psalm
a psalm sung or said at Mass after the first scripture reading
Eucharistic Prayer
The Church's great prayer of praise and thanksgiving to God that takes place during the Liturgy of the Eucharist. There are ten main Eucharistic prayers in the Roman Rite.
Epiclesis
the prayer that petitions God to send the Holy Spirit to transform the bread and wine offered at the eucharistic liturgy into the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. This term also applies to the prayer said in every sacrament that asks for the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit
Words of Institution
the words said by Jesus over the bread and wine at the Last Supper. The priest repeats these words over the bread and wine at Mass as they are changed into the Body and Blood of Christ
Great Amen
The affirmation by the faithful to the entire Eucharistic Prayer.
Kyrie Eleison
Greek phrase meaning "Lord, have mercy"
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Part of the Mass that starts with the Offertory and ends with the Prayer after Communion.
Agnus Dei
Latin phrase meaning Lamb of God. It also refers to a liturgical prayer that addresses Christ as Savior
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